EU Court Revives 'Nutristar' Trademark for Italian Nutrition Firm

The General Court of the European Union allowed an Italian nutrition company's appeal, restoring the 'Nutristar' trademark for animal feed products. The court found that the EUIPO Board of Appeal had overlooked evidence showing the mark had been used commercially in the preceding five years.

The decision reverses a prior cancellation or refusal action. It emphasizes the importance of proper evaluation of genuine use evidence in revocation proceedings.

The ruling provides clarity on the standards for proving commercial use in EU trademark matters. The case was decided on September 9, 2026.